Already mentioned on Etsy.com’s Storque blog, the latest issue of Venus Magazine (Spring 2008) features a swank and informative section about the Business of DIY: We can’t tell you everything you need to know to run your own business. But we can give you a few tips, tricks of the trade, and a little advice to help you achieve your goals.

I’m honored to say that I contributed a full page to this awesome collection of articles. On page 78, you’ll find three interviews that I did with successful, entrepreneurial women from three very different crafty fields:

+ Cathie Filian: Emmy-nominated executive producer, creator, and co-host of the crafty lifestyle show Creative Juice on the DIY Network and HGTV.
+ Josie Maran: actress, model, mother, and founder of eco-friendly line Josie Maran Cosmetics.
+ Juli Novotny: founder and president of Kookie Karma, a gourmet and healthy snack food company.

The Spring 2008 issue of Venus Magazine is already on newsstands, so head out and grab yourself a copy!